JEE Main · 2022 · 24 Jun 2022 · Shift 1 · Matrices

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The number of values of for which the system of equations :



is inconsistent, is
  1. (A)0
  2. (B)1✓ Correct
  3. (C)2
  4. (D)3

Answer: (B)

Solution

For inconsistency, the determinant . Expanding: (after correct calculation). So . For , check . Thus the system is inconsistent for exactly one value .

JEE Main · 2022 · 24 Jun 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option

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